‘Riviera’ in Gaza and U.S.A.I.D. Assault Capture Trump’s Vision of U.S. Power

Mr. Trump’s America First vision is a one-way street that erects walls to keep immigrants out but demands other territories give way to American security concerns, or development whims.

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Trump not yet committed to putting US troops in Gaza, White House says; UN chief to warn against ‘ethnic cleansing’ – live

António Guterres to condemn ‘forced displacement of people’ after Donald Trump said US would ‘take over’ Gaza. Full report: Trump says US will ‘take over’ Gaza Strip Trump’s Gaza plan could ...
The Guardian - 19m
Elon Musk’s assault on US government prompts muted Republican disquiet

GOP senators refrain from direct criticism of billionaire who has been on destructive rampage through federal offices. US politics live – latest updates Some Republican senators have begun ...
The Guardian - 1h
World leaders react to Trump's proposal for US to 'take over' Gaza

After President Donald Trump proposed the United States take over the Gaza Strip to turn it into "the riviera" of the region, leaders in the Middle East are reacting with shock. NBC’s Richard Engel ...
NBC News - 8h
Trump wants US to 'take over' Gaza, make it 'riviera of Middle East'

At a joint news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday, President Donald Trump proposed a plan in which the United States would "take over" the Gaza Strip and make it ...
NBC News - 8h
Geraldo Rivera on Trump 'explosive musing': Humans will inhabit Mars before US takes over Gaza

Television personality Geraldo Rivera on Wednesday panned President Trump's proposal for the U.S. to take over the Gaza Strip, calling the suggestion an "explosive musing." “President Trump’s ...
The Hill - 3h
Congress must stand up to Trump’s USAID power grab — before it’s too late

More than ever before, the American people need and deserve a strong Congress to check and balance Trump’s increasingly authoritarian White House.
The Hill - 6h
US allies, adversaries reject Trump suggestion to 'take over' Gaza Strip

Both U.S. allies and adversaries alike rejected President Trump’s suggestion that the U.S. “take over” the war-torn Gaza Strip and turn it into the “Riviera of the Middle East.” Trump floated the ...
The Hill - 7h
Trump says US will 'take over' Gaza: 'We'll own it'

He said the U.S. would "level the site" and create "an economic development."
ABC News - 8h
Trump's Gaza proposal and USAID workers and shipments in limbo: Morning Rundown

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle criticize Trump’s proposal to take ownership of Gaza.
NBC News - 8h
Morning Report — Trump eyes ‘long-term’ US ownership in Gaza

In today’s issue: President Trump floated one of his most stunning proposals yet Tuesday night with the suggestion the U.S. “take over” the Gaza Strip and evict around 2.2 million Palestinians as ...
The Hill - 9h
FirstFT: Trump calls for US to ‘take over’ Gaza and 2.2mn to be resettled

Also in today’s newsletter, EU’s ‘bazooka’ against Trump’s tariff threat and Alphabet shares drop
Financial Times - 9h
Trump says US will ‘take over’ Gaza Strip

Saudi Arabia pushes back on president’s plan to resettle Palestinians
Financial Times - 14h
Trump says US will ‘take over’ Gaza Strip in shock announcement during Netanyahu visit

Plan, which critics said was ‘ethnic cleansing by another name’, would involve resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza to neighbouring countries. US politics live – latest updates Trump’s Gaza ...
The Guardian - 14h
Trump says US will ‘take over’ and ‘own’ Gaza Strip and says US troops will be deployed ‘if it’s necessary’ – live

Netanyahu calls Trump the ‘greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House’ at a new conference alongside the US president. Trump says Palestinians have ‘no alternative’ but to leave ...
The Guardian - 17h
Watch: The moment when Trump says US could 'take over' Gaza

The president proposes that Palestinians could be resettled while the US redevelops the war-torn territory.
BBC News - 19h
Trump floats US taking over Gaza Strip

President Trump on Tuesday floated the idea of the U.S. taking over the Gaza Strip, saying America should be responsible for clearing the territory of rubble and unexploded bombs and proposing an ...
The Hill - 20h
The wilful sabotage of US soft power

Trump’s freeze is putting foreign aid to millions of vulnerable people at risk
Financial Times - 1d
Why shutting down USAID could have major impacts on Gaza aid, organizations warn

The Trump administration's efforts to shut down USAID could impact humanitarian efforts in Gaza and abroad, international aid organizations are warning.
ABC News - 1d
What is USAID and why is Trump reportedly poised to close it?

The US aid agency spends billions around the world on humanitarian support - but its future is in doubt.
BBC News - 1d
5 takeaways on Musk, Trump war with USAID

President Trump and billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk have moved to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which spent some $30 billion last year on humanitarian, ...
The Hill - 1d
What to know about Trump, Musk and USAID

Staffers at the U.S. Agency for International Development, also known as USAID, were told to stay home Monday and billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk says the agency is on the verge of being shut ...
CBS News - 2d
Musk: Trump 'agreed' USAID should be shut down

Tech billionaire Elon Musk said early Monday that President Trump has “agreed” to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which administers billions of dollars of ...
The Hill - 2d
Netanyahu heads for Trump talks in US amid uncertainty over Gaza truce

Negotiations on second phase of ceasefire likely to be put back until after two leaders meet on Tuesday. Benjamin Netanyahu has flown to Washington for Donald Trump’s first meeting with a foreign ...
The Guardian - 3d
US colleges returning to campus sexual assault rules created during Trump's 1st term

Schools and universities responding to complaints of sexual misconduct must return to policies created during President Donald Trump’s first term, with requirements for live hearings and more ...
ABC News - 5d
Tulsi Gabbard Fits Right Into Trump’s Vision for America

Perhaps none of President Trump’s picks for his new cabinet embody his worldview better than former Representative Tulsi Gabbard.
The New York Times - 6d
GOP steps aside as Trump assaults Congress’ power

The president goes after the "power of the purse" with nary a peep from Republican leaders.
Politico - Jan. 29
A private US spacecraft headed to the moon captures a glorious view of Earth

A private U.S. spacecraft has captured stunning images of Earth one week into its flight
ABC News - Jan. 24
Trump says he will use energy emergency declaration to approve more power for AI

President Trump said Thursday that he will use his energy emergency declaration to approve power stations for artificial intelligence (AI) centers. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Trump said: ...
The Hill - Jan. 23
Trump’s assault on the global corporate tax regime

President threatens retaliation against ‘discriminatory’ levies on US multinationals
Financial Times - Jan. 22
Trump lays out the vision and goals for his presidency

President Trump laid out his vision for his administration and presidency during his inauguration address and explained how he would achieve his goals using executive orders and presidential powers.
NBC News - Jan. 20
Trump’s Unlikely Return to Power

Donald J. Trump is returning to the White House in a far stronger position. He’s facing a depleted opposition and a more compliant Congress. Jonathan Swan, a politics reporter for The New York ...
The New York Times - Jan. 20
Trump and the contest between two visions of democracy

His return to power has been fuelled by the belief of many Americans that their political system has failed
Financial Times - Jan. 20
Hamas After Cease-Fire: Weakened but Still the Dominant Palestinian Power in Gaza

Hamas remains the dominant Palestinian power in Gaza even after 15 months of Israeli bombardment, holding sway in displacement camps and refusing to surrender.
The New York Times - Jan. 17
American accused of assaulting a Pa. student being extradited to US, prosecutors say

French Appeal Court prosecutors say an American man accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 is being extradited to the United States
ABC News - Jan. 16
OpenAI Courts Trump With Vision for ‘A.I. in America’

The maker of ChatGPT hopes to spur investment from the Middle East and avoid strict regulations on the development of new technologies.
The New York Times - Jan. 13
Trump's NATO Vision Spells Trouble for the Alliance

A call for much higher arms spending and the threat of grabbing allies’ land dial up pressure on members.
The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9
In pictures: Powerful images capture devastation and panic

The fires have been spreading rapidly because of high winds and very dry conditions.
BBC News - Jan. 9
Story uses Web3 to enable creators to capture the value they contribute to the AI ecosystem

Story, an intellectual property blockchain, believes that creators, developers and artists should be able to be rewarded for what they contribute to AI.
VentureBeat - Jan. 8